Kabul's Stray Dogs Create Havoc
Municipality struggles to control packs of feral dogs plaguing residents and risking public health
Municipality struggles to control packs of feral dogs plaguing residents and risking public health
Villagers say they have pushed out the insurgents, enabling them to get medical care and send their children to school.
Whether as forced concession or new sign of flexibility, insurgents now decide which development projects can go ahead.
Last three months have seen a rise in insurgent activity across formerly peaceful region.
Taleban making rapid advance in northern areas, finding fresh recruits among men seeking wages or revenge against local power-brokers.
Some policemen and soldiers say they have quit because of concerns about what might happen to them if the Taleban take over when American troops leave.
Ground-breaking election project delivers independent ballot news to thousands of cell phone users.
Despite ban on child labour, experts warn that practice could harm new generation of Afghans.
Information ministry accused of meddling after television stations shut down.
Artisans and traders warn that historic craft faces collapse in the face of cheaper imports.